Die Muppet Show
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Die Muppet Show is the German dub of The Muppet Show. The series aired on German network ZDF from 1977 until 1981.
As part of the partnership between ZDF and Henson/ATV, the original syndication package was not only dubbed but also contained a few specific alterations tailored to the German market, in some ways foreshadowing the international versions of Fraggle Rock. A new opening sequence was prepared, identical to the English language version but with a Die Muppet Show sign, and occasional new footage of Kermit was filmed to better match the German dialogue.
The series also included one new guest star, singer Mary Roos, who performed a German version of "Lean on Me" with Rowlf the Dog, Animal, and others, in place of the "In My Life" number in episode 121. This was also the only episode to feature a guest star's singing dubbed completely in German, with Twiggy's "Ain't Nobody's Business But My Own" translated. The Muppets' solo numbers were always dubbed (generally with different singing voices rather than the usual speaking voices), but as is common with Muppet Show translations, the guest star's musical sequences were always in English, as were any additional contributions from the Muppets.
All new footage for Die Muppet Show was taped in London and later redubbed. Eberhard Storeck, who also supplied character voices, was the dialogue director and translator. His contributions included changing the nationality of The Swedish Chef, becoming "The Danish Cook," and replacing his sing-song opening with a chant of "Smørrebrød, Smørrebrød røm, pøm, pøm, pøm," in reference to a Danish bread.
Voices
Muppets | |||
| English Name | German Name | German Voice Actor | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kermit the Frog | Kermit der Frosch | Horst Gentzen | |
| Miss Piggy | Unchanged | Marianne Wischmann | |
| Fozzie Bear | Fozzie Bär | Bruno W. Pantel | |
| Gonzo | Der große Gonzo | Werner Abrolat | |
| Scooter | Unchanged | Christina Hoeltel (speaking) Eberhard Storeck (singing) | |
| Rowlf | Unchanged | Michael Rüth | |
| Statler and Waldorf | Unchanged | Manfred Lichtenfeld, Walter Reichelt | |
| The Swedish Chef | Der dänische Koch | Eberhard Storeck | |
| Dr. Bunsen Honeydew | Dr. Honigtau Bunsenbrenner | Kurt Zips | |
| Beaker | Unchanged | Eberhard Storeck | |
| Sam the Eagle | Sam der amerikanische Adler | Wolf Ackva | |
| Dr. Teeth | Dr. Goldzahn | Paul Friedrichs, Heini Göbel (speaking) Manfred Lichtenfeld (singing) | |
| Floyd Pepper | Unchanged | Paul Lasner | |
| Janice | Unchanged | Helen von Münchhofen | |
| Zoot | Unchanged | Harald Baerow | |
| Animal | Das Tier | Harald Baerow (early episodes) Eberhard Storeck (later episodes) | |
| Beauregard | Unchanged | Donald Arthur | |
| Robin | Unchanged | Eberhard Storeck | |
| Link Hogthrob | Kapitän Link Ringelschwanz | Harald Baerow (early episodes) Eberhard Storeck (later episodes) | |
| Dr. Julius Strangepork | Dr. Julius Speckschwarte | Mogens von Gadow (first episodes) Paul Bürks (later episodes) | |
| The Newsman | Der Nachrichtensprecher | Franz Rudnick | |
| Lew Zealand | Unchanged | Michael Habeck | |
| Pops | Unchanged | Peter Capell | |
| Sweetums | Unchanged | Herbert Weicker (speaking) | |
| Crazy Harry | Crazy Donald (first two seasons) Crazy Harry thereafter | Eberhard Storeck | |
| Wayne and Wanda | Unchanged | Harald Baerow, Monika Grewing | |
| The Announcer | Der Ansager | Franz Rudnick | |
| Louis Kazagger | Unchanged | Reinhard Glemnitz | |
| George the Janitor | George der Hausmeister | Walter Ofiera | |
